Signing Names and Agreements
签 + document action
签 (qiān) means to sign one's name or an agreement, as in signature and contract signing.
签 (qiān): To sign — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 5
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签has 2 distinct senses for the same pronunciation
签 (qiān) means to sign one's name or an agreement, as in signature and contract signing.
to sign (one's name with a pen etc)
to agree to and sign (a treaty etc)
In formal contexts, 签 (qiān) is used for visas and signing contracts.
Beyond signatures, 签 (qiān) appears in words for drawing lots or straws and labels.
Draw lots / Draw straws
He successfully applied for a US visa.
We draw lots to decide who goes first.
I signed my name on the document.
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Characters pronounced "qian".
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